Today, I saw a man lying on the street. He seemed unconscious, so, being a nurse I went over and found he had choked. I removed the object from his throat and used CPR to revive him. My reward? A mouthful of vomit. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was taking a walk when I noticed an elderly man on the ground, unmoving. Being a registered nurse, I tried to give him CPR. As my lips touched his, he hacked a loogie and spat it into the back of my throat. I swallowed. FML
Today, I saw an old homeless man who had just fallen down due to his drinking. Everyone laughed at him, but I felt bad, so I went to help him up. My reward? A quick punch in the face, landing me in the hospital. FML
Today, I was helping this girl to the nurse’s office because she was so sick that she could barely walk. About halfway there, she stopped and vomited on me. My jaw was dropped in shock when she threw up on me again. A little went into my mouth. FML
Today, I was volunteering at the hospital. This lady was calling the Nurses' Station, and I had to go see what she wanted. When I asked her what she needed, she mumbled something. As I leaned in closer to hear what she was saying, she threw up all over my face. Apparently, she was nauseous. FML
Today, at the gym, I see a person laying unconscious on the ground with people crowded around. Previously being a lifeguard, and knowing CPR, I ran over and asked a man what happened, preparing to check his vitals. I then realized that the body was a dummy and the employees were doing a drill. FML
Today, I was consoling my drunk husband as he violently emptied his stomach contents into our toilet. One particular retch made me nauseous, and I vomited all down his back, causing him to turn his head and vomit all over the wall. I got to clean it all up. FML
Today, a mother and son were in my office. The kid wasn't feeling well and threw up. Mom covered his mouth with her hand, creating a vomit nozzle and covering me in puke. She yelled that I deserved to be sprayed on because I was not quick enough in getting a bucket for her son. FML
Today, I fainted. Instead of stopping to help, some guy stopped to draw a penis on my forehead. The EMT laughed. FML
Today, because I was the only manager scheduled, I went into work despite feeling sick to my stomach. While sitting down with a customer, I got the urge to throw up and tried to hold it back. Instead I vomited in my mouth, instinctively swallowed and started choking in front of the customer. FML
Today, I was at my job as a dental assistant and I was told to take an X-ray of a woman's teeth. As soon as I put the foam piece into her mouth, she projectile-vomited all over me and the floor. I had just started my 5-hour shift. FML
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Top comments
sjks 0
i think saving a life might be a reward
haweb 0
agree with everyone else. So you had to deal with an unappealing part of your job. I think it's worth it if it means saving someone's life.
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Comments (128)
dogsickftl 0
what a mouth full.
cl9595 0
lol
twinkle_nipso_O 0
holla!
Bunneh18 0
Well..was he okay?
laughingman 0
when stumbling on random choking ppl laying on the street instead of CPR just roll them on their side. to avoid vomiting.
Yasa_fml 0
Generally, choking people aren't going to vomit until after the airway is clear. Rolling a choking person on their side is going to do nothing.
xNephilim 19
Way to correct a nurse, who is TRAINED to do the right thing in such a situation. Idiot.
michaelcarell 0
well be glad u saved his life
hey_nightmare 0
you deserve it for expecting a reward..? wtf?
epicfailceci 0
shut up, he didnt want a reward who wants puke in their mouth anyway? jeez he made a mistake and now you're assuming shit. go troll somewhere else >.<
deathgrowl6 0
yeah why would you EXPECT a reward? your "reward" is the satisfaction of saving someone's life. it sucks that you got puked on, but seriously???
Emrysa 1
Look, I know that's nasty as hell, but: 1) You saved the guy's life. 2) If you're really a nurse I know at some point your EMS trainer or someone explained to you that it's likely at some point, because there are gonna be times you don't have your CPR kit, that someone's gonna puke, bleed, or spit on you. It'll probably happen again at some point.
Emrysa 1
Pretty sure they're just sayin' it's part of the job. Don't get a job as a vet if you can't put an animal to sleep. It's not like people like having that stuff happen, but if it's part of the job description, it happens.
owtom78 0
Aw :/ I know that's gross, but just feel proud and happy for yourself- you saved the man.
itzthtguy 0
I'm an EMT and anyone in the medical field should know that any victim has the potential to vomit during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If that bothers you too much, next time use a CPR mask if available.
nismo_r2 5
U must be a Shitty EMT , you both should know PPE/BSI is first . A protective barrier should have been used . No need to be a hero
LOLNOWAI 0
You know...I'm pretty sure if she's a nurse, she knew about the possibility about the man vomiting in her mouth, but thought it would be a good story to tell anyway. FML needs to lighten up.
Intoxicunt 6
He*
LemonLauren 2
yeah!